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June 04, 2026 at 12:00 PM
When the Fear of Polio Gripped the World, Jonas Salk’s Determination Led to a Liberating Medical Breakthrough
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Smithsonian Magazine
Jonas Salk's determination led to the liberating polio vaccine, a historic medical breakthrough that ended widespread fear. His son, a physician, recalls the painless vaccination and its profound, positive impact.
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